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It was great to see him back winning up here.  . Declan said he broke lovely and he got a nice tow into the straight and then went on and asserted. . He loved it, he was very relaxed beforehand. We left the tongue-tie off because it was only aggravating him when we were putting it on. Chris Hayes rode him last time and he said to take everything off and take the blinkers off as well. He was much more relaxed today. . Just delighted to get a winner with Declan. He was just telling me that he rode a winner for my dad 30 years ago. That is his first winner for me and I've been trying over the years because he is one of the best jockeys of the last 25 years. It is a pleasure to have him. He is very decisive and very strong. He used to be a five-furlong horse, but he has lost the edge there. He got a beautiful tow in from the speed horses and just went on-probably won a bit too easy, actually. There will be consequences down the line, but it is great to have it. . There is a seven coming up, I think, in two or three weeks' time. If not, we will find something similar for him. Gerard O'Leary, trainer

J. Cleary, rider of Mint Man (GB), trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the home straight involving Heart Of Darkness (GB), ridden by J. Kearney, placed fourth, and Dream Today, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed third, where it appeared the two horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Powell stated that he kept a straight line and caused no interference. J. Kearney stated that he moved his mount out for daylight but he wasn't able to fill the gap. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Crystal Luna, trained by Daniel James Murphy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs that she might be coming into season post race.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (85 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.